Mrs. H. Ziemnerman, "boarding house keeper, of 24 Haining Road, when summoned at the Mixed Court on Thursday for failing to pay muntcipal rates, produced bills to show that guests who had left without paying owed her $1,200.
"YT have three children to keep and none of my former boarders paid their rent," said defendant sorrowfully. ''One of them owes me $600."
In answer to questions from the bench, Mrs, Ziemnerman said she might be able to pay $5 per month. She produced a bill for $300 and others bringing the total amount of moneys due to her up to $1,200. She hoped to get $100 eachs from two ladies and tw gentleman, but there was a possibility of, having trouble with them.
Mr. R. C. Faithfull, representing the Municipal Council, said defendant had failed to pay rates amounting to Tls. $2.95, since September, 1920.
The case was adjourned for hearing by the Senior Consul's "Assessor.
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